One dead, multiple others shot near skate park in California
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TULARE, C.A. (KFSN) – Tulare Police say a 23-year-old man was killed and five others, including a 7-year-old girl, were injured in a shooting on Wednesday night.
Around 50-60 people were gathered after a burial ceremony when shots rang out near W. Tulare Ave and I St, across from a skate park.
#BREAKING Tulare Police confirm 6 people total were shot. 1 man has died. A 7 year old was shot multiple times and taken to Valley Children’s. Her condition , as well as the other 5 victims, is unknown at this time. @ABC30 https://t.co/B50o3QhZHM
— Nathalie Granda (@NathalieABC30) March 5, 2020
A single shooter walked up while the group was in the driveway of an apartment complex and fired multiple rounds into the gathering, said Tulare Police Sgt. Eddie Hinojosa.
Six people – three men, two women and a 7-year-old girl – were struck by the gunfire.
One of the victims, a 23-year-old man, has died. The child was transported to Valley Children’s Hospital and is being treated for multiple gunshot wounds. She is expected to survive.
Three of the other four adults injured are being treated at Kaweah Delta Medical Center and Tulare Adventist Health. Police say they are also expected to be OK.
The fourth adult victim, a woman, was grazed by a bullet and refused to go to the hospital, police say.
#UPDATE: Just spoke w/ 2 people who witnessed shooting. They were attending a family gathering after a funeral when someone opened fire. One woman who was grazed in thigh said a 7yo girl was shot and 5 other ppl. We are working to confirm with police that information @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/DR69Lb3GWe
— Cory James (@CoryABC30) March 5, 2020
Tulare police have not released any suspect information at this time. Authorities say the motive for the shooting is unknown.
Roads in the area will be blocked for hours as police continue to investigate.
